Attorney Competence in Technology Is in the Spotlight. Are You Competent?
June 01, 2021
In response to widespread changes in the use of technology, and evaluating the potential risks of remote work and the rise of virtual meeting platforms, on March 10, 2021, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 498 making it clear that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct permit lawyers to conduct their practices virtually, but urges caution at all times:
Closing the Information Security Gaps In the New Operational Model
June 01, 2021
In 2020, law firms did what they had to do to continue serving their clients. Information governance may have been sacrificed in the face of an urgent, global crisis. As understandable as that is, it's time now to step back and assess best practices for the new operational model that is here to stay.
Mastery of Information: How to Successfully Manage Ungoverned Data for Risk Mitigation
June 01, 2021
Companies are collecting and managing more data than ever, essentially in order to create value, thus in effect making every company a "data" company. But for data to provide value, organizations need to know where it is, who has access to it, how it's managed, including its longevity value, and how it needs to be secured and protected.
Best Practices for Investigations In Remote Environments
June 01, 2021
With regulatory and investigations activity expected to pick up significantly in the coming year, it's more important than ever to tighten up remote investigations methods to meet best practices. Aside from enabling continuity during COVID-19 restrictions, remote workflows offer a number of benefits in investigations.
Expectation of Privacy In Surveillance Cameras
June 01, 2021
Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that audio interceptions did not violate the rights of the defendant under the Wiretap Act, and so were admissible. The Supreme Court drew a proper and logical conclusion from the facts and the law and, hopefully, brought us closer to a reasonable look at the issue, but we still have a long way to go.
Legal Tech: EU E-discovery 'Phenomenon' Comes With Unique Issues
June 01, 2021
For a jurisdiction with little to no discovery process, the EU and its stringent privacy requirements may have already emerged as the next frontier for e-discovery providers looking to expand their business outside of the United States. However, the region's relative inexperience with e-discovery could still emerge as a hindrance for vendors eyeing an EU-based expansion.
Development
June 01, 2021
Summons for Violation of Zoning Ordinance Not Duplicative of Prior Dismissed Summons
Special Exception Denial Upheld
Landlord and Tenant Law
June 01, 2021
Tenant's Cure of Default Reinstates Lease Renewal Option
Rent-Stabilized Status Survives Tax Foreclosure Sale
Tenant Entitled to Yellowstone Injunction Without Taking Steps to Cure Default
Landlord Entitled to Use and Occupancy, Not Rent, After Lease Termination
